Sunday, October 22, 2006

Every dog has his day at festival

The Hindu festival of Tihar runs from October 19-24.



During the dazzling festival of lights which pays tribute to Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth, crows, cows, and dogs are worshipped. Legend has it that a dog guards the entrance to the underworld, so people pray to dogs to guard their houses and divert destruction.

Dogs are then rewarded with a tasty meal.

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